Chapter 32

Elara nodded.

After the banquet, Caleb drove her back to the hotel. He had already heard about what had happened during dinner. Sebastian's sudden appearance had surprised him too.

"You handled yourself well tonight," Caleb said, his tone a mix of pride and regret. "That should be enough to shut some people up. Still, I should've taken better care of you. I'm sorry."

"There's nothing to be sorry f